Letting Go Of Expectations

May 4

I had a clear picture of our day.  We were going to Fort Rodd Hill to explore this Canadian Historic site then have a picturesque picnic at the lighthouse.  The sign that gives the distances to new adventures would be my perfect Instagram picture.

These were taken on a previous visit

But as with life, especially with children, it didn’t turn out that way.  My 7 year old grandson had no desire to get into a car and wanted to walk around the neighbourhood.  Feeling a little frustrated I agreed.  My plan sounded way better than this I thought.

It was a slow walk as we watched lizards, made wishes as we blew dandelion seeds, and looked for the perfect place to have a picnic.

Xavier pointed out the best field but I said, “the field surrounded by barbed wire in the correctional facility probably is not the best place.”

We followed the signs to a fabulous baseball park with a terrific adventure playground and had a picnic under the Gary Oak Tree.

We didn’t get into a car and had a really fun time exploring our own neighbourhood.  All these places we had never been before I was taught another lesson from my grandson how to live in the moment.

I am reminded again not to create a false future and to live in the moments and let this adventure unfold on its own.